Heriot-Watt University

University

Fashion and Textiles Innovation and New Applications

This programme challenges traditional and contemporary fashion and textiles, creating the opportunity, through well-resourced workshops and specialist facilities, to promote new approaches and processes in fashion and textiles, from design to technology; students concentrate on an appropriate area of study, to acquire knowledge and expertise in line with their individual project intentions.

Entry requirements

1st or 2nd class Honours degree or its non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised British or Overseas University. In addition, work or project experience in a related company role will be taken into consideration as part of the application process. Applicants whose 1st language is not English, or who do not hold a degree in which the teaching was entirely in English, require paper based TOEFL 577 points; or IELTS at grade 6.5.

Course modules

Design context; creative and critical thinking, research principles; management studies in design; fashion and textile practice and expertise; design technologies and textiles futures; reflective practice to plan the agreed course of study; industrial placement; fashion and textile practice and expertise; Master's project the communication of an innovation and new applications.

Assessment methods

Students are assessed through a combination of practical and written course work, examinations and the Master's project.

Sponsorship information

Various scholarships are available on a competitive basis; these take the form of fee rebate.